1
as in misrepresents
to give a misleading impression of
his bright smile belied his actual mood, which was really one of great sadness
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as in refutes
to prove to be false
the latest information belies the old theory
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as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
the security council issued false assurances that belied the true gravity of the situation
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Recent Examples of belies
Tall, thoughtful and calm, Acker’s nature belies the turbulence and emotion of his art.
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Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starring opposite Renate Reinsve, Stan once again plunges into a risky, thorny role with a look that belies his MCU star status.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That then belies that the captive insurance company is a bona fide enterprise risk management tool but is instead a tax shelter.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The moment of calm belies what is turning out to be an unstoppable year for the Colombian, who FIFA announced on Friday as one of the stars headlining the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Some positions have been filled quickly; others have been left formally vacant, their functions quietly redistributed; and new or revived wartime bodies have assumed an importance that their low visibility belies.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The moment of calm belies what is turning out to be an unstoppable year for the Colombian, who FIFA announced on Friday as one of the stars headlining the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
That belies the strength of its results.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starring opposite Renate Reinsve, Stan once again plunges into a risky, thorny role with a look that belies his MCU star status.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That then belies that the captive insurance company is a bona fide enterprise risk management tool but is instead a tax shelter.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The moment of calm belies what is turning out to be an unstoppable year for the Colombian, who FIFA announced on Friday as one of the stars headlining the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Some positions have been filled quickly; others have been left formally vacant, their functions quietly redistributed; and new or revived wartime bodies have assumed an importance that their low visibility belies.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The moment of calm belies what is turning out to be an unstoppable year for the Colombian, who FIFA announced on Friday as one of the stars headlining the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
That belies the strength of its results.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belies
Verb
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The former name — which suggests the disorder mainly involves multiple ovarian cysts — misrepresents the wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impact.—
Michelle Seguin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 May 2026
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After all, the endless stream of Western influencer content misrepresents the city’s demographics.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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While the joy of the wedding barely conceals an undercurrent of pain, that scene infuses the film with a jolt of energy, helping the viewer to exhale for the first time.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The resounding opposition figure, however, obscures the GOP split on the issue.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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So Daisy hides the truth from everyone but Shu.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The virus hides out in reservoirs in the body and rebounds fast if people stop treatment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Belies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belies. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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